Congrats Sea Cliff Fifth Graders!

Congratulations to all the Sea Cliff fifth graders who graduated on June 20, 2025, in a ceremony held in the Sea Cliff School Theatre led by Principal Ms. Megan McCormack. She warmly welcomed the parents and family members in the audience and congratulated everyone on achieving this incredible milestone.

During the memorable ceremony, the graduates spoke beautifully about their goals and dreams including being teachers, oceanographers, baseball players, actors, artists and actors, engineers and lawyers. Additionally, Ms. Ashley Hasset-Bordes led the students in a few songs including “For Good” by Stephan Schwartz and “Have it All” by Jason Mraz.

Ms. McCormack introduced Superintendent Dr. Christopher Zublionis who reminded the fifth graders of some important things that they can do to be successful in middle school including take time to look for people who will help you (to grow and advance), make sure to help yourself and take good care of yourself, and remember to be kind and help others. Dr. Z also said, “As you move to middle school and beyond, surround yourselves with friends and teachers who will encourage you to rise to a higher level and be your best.”

Ms. McCormack introduced Principal Dr. Ryan O’Hara who warmly welcomed his incoming 6th graders to North Shore Middle School. He said that they will face new challenges academically and socially, but they were more than ready to face them and succeed! He reiterated that it was okay to be a little nervous. He recited an original sonnet and said he couldn’t wait to see them in August!

Each of the students was then called to the podium to receive their diplomas from Principal McCormack in recognition of this unforgettable day. As the graduating class of 2025 was announced, all their loving families, peers, and teachers in the audience proudly applauded with joy.

Congratulations to Hannah Bell, Santiago Berry, Kaitlin Butler, Connor Coffey, Bea Cohen, Charlotte Cross, Desmond Curiale, Wyatt D'Altorio, Zoey DeBlasio, Piper Driskill, Jane Duggan, Jessie Fan, Lennon Fischer, Shelly Flanzig, Ethan Fox, Oliver Galloway, Mattias Galzina, Kennedy Galvin, Luci Giberstein, Miles Guddat, Harry Healy, Ella Hunter, Marlowe Jatib, Ruby Joseph, Ruby Kaye, Lily Kletter, James Kletter, Sophia Kravinsky, Cal Krinsky Everett LeBron, Rose Leone, Reese Levy, Augustine Lilly, Calvin Lippert, Sean Llewellyn, Ana Losquadro, Cali Macrigiane, Julia Mangusi, Lily McAdams, Lucas Mildener, Eloise Mitgang, Genevieve Nellen, Artem Nenia, Ellie Novellano, Kiran Patel, Fatima Perez Anaya, Sarah Ramirez, Maura Reidy, Hadley Renaud, Lucia Ricci, Ayla Rochester, JR Russo, Noah Tadduni, Isabella Torres Pinzon, Anjie Wolner, Max Zhu, Mason Zhu, Elian Perez-Huerta, Julia Birnbaum, Adeleine Mastrantoni, Peter Moshopoulos and Henry Beaudin.

Principal McCormack concluded by saying, “Hold on to these Sea Cliff memories and the joy they brought you. As you take on your next chapter, I want to leave you with these messages - your Magic Five: Be proud of who you are, stay curious and ask questions, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again, work hard and stay humble, and always do the right thing - even when no one is watching.”

Finally, to our 5th grade class: Thank you for leading our school with joy and for all the wonderful memories you’ve given us. Never forget the Magic Five. Keep smiling, keep learning and laughing, and know that you can always count on me.

Always work hard, dream big, and reach for the stars. Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Additionally, many thanks to everyone who made this SC Moving Up Ceremony a success including the SC Fifth Grade Committee including Ms. Fox who spoke at the ceremony, the SC PCA, faculty and administration including Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Dr. Carol Smyth and Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr. James Pappas, who attended the event!

After the ceremony, the faculty and younger Sea Cliff students lined up on the blacktop to cheer on their older fifth grade peers and wish them best of luck! Congratulations to the Sea Cliff Class of 2025! Go Vikings Go!

Congratulations to the SC Class of 2025 and the HS graduating Class of 2032! Have a great summer! Go Vikings Go!

Article and photos by Shelly Newman